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Kaela $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Rudy. I’m a 27 year old trans queer educator & social worker. I moved to Chicago about 3 years ago to earn my masters in social work. Despite having many loved ones on the east coast, I stuck around after falling in love with this city. I currently live in the Irving Park neighborhood and I have a big ole Subaru outback! I work full time as a sexual violence prevention educator at a nonprofit. I’m available on weekday evenings with enough notice, and most weekends. I’ve worked with kids on and off my whole life, as I grew up with a mom who is a theater teacher and I would help her with her after school programs. I also have 25 first cousins, so there’s always kiddos around. Experience: Nanny to a 4 and 7 year old set of siblings during the pandemic years of 2020 & 2021. Sitter to a 7 week old through his 1st birthday. Sitter to middle schoolers. There are no reviews on my profile yet, as I just signed up for UrbanSitter this week, so I’m happy to provide references. I am a responsible, communicative, enthusiastic and earnest person. I look forward to speaking with you, and answering any questions you may have for me!
Jennah $16 per hour for 1 child
My name is Jennah! I am very friendly and easygoing. I like to be stern when needed. I enjoy creating schedules for the day, but if there is one in place as well, I am ready to follow it! :) I love working with young children and joining them on exploring their creativity. I love to cook simple meals and incorporating new things for them to try. I can help with all homework up to high school level. I have worked with multiple kids before for several years. I have a car and can perform all household duties/functions if needed! I currently do not have my own cleaning supplies to bring, but I will in a few months. If I am working with pets that require walking, I have worked with large dogs and am good to handle them on walks.
Lilly $25 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Lilly, I’m 27 years old and I work as a School Nurse. I’m looking to connect with a fun-loving family to spend part-time hours with over the summer. I have a long history of working with kids and their families, beginning with babysitting as an adolescent, graduating with my bachelor’s and working as a pediatric nurse for 3 years, and now working as a school nurse. I’m offering childcare, house sitting, and pet sitting services. I welcome working with kids and families of all needs!
Laci $16 per hour for 1 child
I am 24 years old. I used to work as a daycare teacher at kindercare for toddlers but have experience working with other school age kids. I now work at The Spot in Skokie on weekends and am looking to help others on the side, and need some side work because I just moved to Illinois and plus, I love kids and animals (: id be honored to help with what I can! Thank you, (:
Maya $19 per hour for 1 child
Hello! I am Maya! I am currently a sophomore at NEIU (Northeastern Illinois University). Currently I am offering child and animal care. I work at the Child Care Center at my college ! I work with 1-5 years olds. I’m a very caring and loving person. I have experience taking care of many children. I also used to be a lifeguard so I am trained in CPR and first aid! I love to cook and bake many things. I have one dog named Felix. I love to explore around Chicago and go on new adventures. I love doing art crafts as well. I used to be in the art program in my high school. I’m a very goal oriented girl!
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